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narcosis

noun

Definition of narcosis

as in drowsiness

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Recent Examples of narcosis By the end of the 1960s, what remained of the Western counterculture had turned increasingly to violence, decadence, and narcosis as the political and cultural utopia promised in the previous decade had begun to collapse. — Erik Morse, Vogue, 26 June 2025 The carbon dioxide was poisoning him, causing narcosis marked by vivid hallucinations. — Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 30 June 2024 The anesthetic is administered slowly, so that the narcosis condition creeps into the hypnotic state. — Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2022 Because the reef was located so far down, guarding against narcosis or even states of drowsiness was vital in order to let the scientists study the reef. — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 11 Feb. 2022 For most divers that experience narcosis, the effects are more akin to mild to moderate cognitive impairment, not the impact of powerful hallucinogens. — Christie Wilcox, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2017

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Surveys have repeatedly shown that Americans don't like the current clock changes, with lawmakers and physicians blaming the regular time shifts for drowsiness, inconveniences and even risks to health.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
The Cleveland Clinic notes that as bedtime approaches, the body begins lowering its core temperature as part of the circadian rhythm that signals drowsiness.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of drowsiness

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From there, the story builds on the uncertainty, rocking the somnolence of a small town in the province of Badajoz, and forcing a community to choose between disbelief and the need to prove what can’t be seen.

— Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
The people went to the emergency department with tachycardia, confusion, anxiety or somnolence, and nausea after eating gummy candies labeled as containing Amanita muscaria mushrooms.

— Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 19 July 2024

Definition of somnolence

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There’s also evidence supporting some non-drug treatments for hot flashes, night sweats and sleep or mood problems, ACOG said.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Keziah teams up with a girl named Gigi to make Guy’s life a living nightmare, all the while contending with her own literal demon (a sleep paralysis demon who she’s named Steve) and with her growing feelings for Gigi.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of sleep

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However, the threat posed by bounty hunter Paladin (Todd Stashwick) and the prospect of a reunion with his son conspire to draw him out of his stupor.

— Tom Bailey, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026
The Rams’ decision to arrive in Melbourne the day before the game appeared to leave them in a stupor.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of stupor

Noun

Alternately peacocking and vulnerable, Technology blends trance, ghettotech and world sounds to craft a soundscape beautifully suited for late nights – whether that means packed clubs or your bedroom alone at three in the morning.

— Joe Lynch, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
The name is a portmanteau of Goa trance, a subgenre of electronic music designer Carl Blakeslee had been listening to while working on the boot, and the Lava Dome silhouette that served as a precursor to ACG.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

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